Crime Rates for South Penrith, NSW
⇌ Compare South Penrith with another suburbAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The South Penrith (2750) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2026 was calculated from 629 reported incidents, equal to 5,239 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of South Penrith, NSW in 2021 was 12,005. In the last 10 years, South Penrith, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 155.9 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 49.6 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 171.5 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in South Penrith for 2026: Theft (235), Assault (91), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (72).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 601 | 634 | 596 | 668 | 693 | 639 | 520 | 611 | 637 | 615 | 629 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 37 | 54 | 41 | 47 | 70 | 50 | 38 | 62 | 64 | 69 | 68 |
| Arson | 11 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Assault | 103 | 97 | 79 | 73 | 118 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 72 | 76 | 91 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 11 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 9 |
| Drug offences | 45 | 43 | 30 | 40 | 33 | 56 | 16 | 24 | 22 | 30 | 43 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 56 | 58 | 49 | 66 | 75 | 69 | 40 | 62 | 60 | 70 | 72 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 84 | 69 | 61 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 57 |
| Other offences | 10 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 14 | 19 | 3 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 6 | 19 | 8 | 20 | 19 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 12 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 20 |
| Theft | 216 | 233 | 281 | 296 | 252 | 256 | 228 | 267 | 306 | 242 | 235 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, South Penrith, NSW recorded 629 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 2812 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 45 | 40 | 12.50% (40) |
| Breach bail conditions | 18 | 21 | -14.29% (21) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 5 | 5 | 0.00% (5) |
| Arson | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Assault Police | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 57 | 48 | 18.75% (48) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 29 | 26 | 11.54% (26) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 8 | 5 | 60.00% (5) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Other drug offences | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 14 | 7 | 100.00% (7) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 10 | 11 | -9.09% (11) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 5 | 2 | 150.00% (2) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 72 | 70 | 2.86% (70) |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 8 | -62.50% (8) |
| Malicious damage to property | 57 | 53 | 7.55% (53) |
| Other offences | 5 | 8 | -37.50% (8) |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 19 | 20 | -5.00% (20) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 19 | -63.16% (19) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 13 | 8 | 62.50% (8) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 19 | 9 | 111.11% (9) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Fraud | 100 | 109 | -8.26% (109) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 19 | 14 | 35.71% (14) |
| Other theft | 9 | 7 | 28.57% (7) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 12 | 11 | 9.09% (11) |
| Steal from dwelling | 23 | 20 | 15.00% (20) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 28 | 56 | -50.00% (56) |
| Steal from person | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Steal from retail store | 20 | 11 | 81.82% (11) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2026), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in South Penrith, NSW
How common is car theft in the South Penrith, NSW?
There were 14 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2026, averaging 1 incident every 26.1 day.
Is South Penrith, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, South Penrith, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 5,239 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in South Penrith, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in South Penrith, NSW was Theft with 235 reported incidents.
Has crime in the South Penrith, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 2% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in South Penrith, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 189 incident against persons in South Penrith, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in South Penrith, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 293 property crime incident in South Penrith, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in South Penrith, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, South Penrith, NSW recorded 43 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – South Penrith (2021)
South Penrith is a vibrant suburb with 12005 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 43.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1870, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.4%. A majority of people (78.1%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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